Situated on the first floor of The Beaney our Explorers & Collectors gallery provides the ideal environment to entertain and inspire. Available in Theatre Style or Standing Reception, this flagship gallery features fascinating finds from Ancient Egypt and Anglo-Saxon Kent; Ancient Greek Art and objects brought back from travels across Asia, Africa, India and South America.
From free taster sessions and popular lectures to guided tours and object-based reminiscence sessions, there is something to suit all interests. Specialist artist-led workshops inspired by the collections are also available in the Learning Lab and provide a wonderful opportunity to get in touch with your creative side, learn new skills and make friends.
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Mirror Mirror Who’s the fairest of them all? Public museums and galleries across the country have been tasked by Arts Council England to examine their inclusivity and relevance to the communities they serve. In a bold new project, Canterbury’s Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is working in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery as […]
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